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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Mr. Watt mentioned again exchanges within the system. Could they be regarded as robust exchanges? As a result of such exchanges, did it become clear that difficulties were arising that should have been averted? I am willing to take an answer from anyone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Everything comes back to the pace of the organisation during the pandemic, yet it was felt that Sláintecare was an integral and important part of the reorganisation of the health services. It would be normal to presume that any slowdown in the progress in that area would lead to difficulties, and it obviously did. Arising from the frank exchanges, did it become obvious that some members...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: My last question is simple and straightforward. Can the Minister give a firm undertaking now that it is intended to proceed with the implementation of the Sláintecare plan forthwith, that it will not be further impeded and that there will be no changes to the original intention of the Sláintecare plan in terms of the delivery of services?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: There is more than an implication. There is an indication from a number of senior stakeholders in the system, to such an extent that they resigned. Obviously, they resigned due to disappointment, whether it related to frank exchanges, pockets of resistance or whatever. That is a fact. I asked the question about where the resisters were now, and nobody knows where they are. They could...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister.

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this subject. In the first instance, I am one of those who would be reluctant to observe restrictions on persons travelling about their business and their enjoyment in the country. However, the call had to be made, and was made at the appropriate time. It was felt then that the restrictions were important in curtailing the degree to which the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 17. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department continue to assist in the recovery of the tourism, sport, culture and entertainment sectors in the context of Covid-19 with particular reference to rejuvenating these sectors within the shortest timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47900/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 36. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent of any ongoing discussions she continues to have with the major stakeholders throughout the tourism, entertainment, sport, arts, media and culture sectors with a view to monitoring the progress to date in the alleviation of the impact of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47901/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 131. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reduce waiting times to sit a driving test given that some persons are waiting at least six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47656/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 258. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the tourism industry is likely to recover over the next 12 months; if she plans to take any further initiatives to stimulate the industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48344/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 259. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department have examined the most important features of the tourism industry to which she can offer assistance or encouragement towards recovery in the wake of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48345/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 260. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department propose to take specific initiatives to help the recovery of the tourism industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48346/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 261. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which her Department has identified a particular need for the tourism sector with specific reference to recovery and restoration of employment to the maximum extent possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48347/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 262. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when capital sports grants are likely to be awarded and granted in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48348/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if major capital sports projects are likely to be announced; if any changes to previous policy in this regard are contemplated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48349/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 264. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department proposes to put special emphasis on local sporting and community organisations when considering the allocation of grants in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48350/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 265. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department has directly supported the arts in 2021; her plans for the future in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48351/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 266. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she and her Department have identified any particular areas in which further assistance to the arts will be provided in the wake of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48352/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 267. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which employment is being restored throughout the arts community; if any further particular issues have arisen which might warrant her attention in the wake of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48353/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (5 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 268. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department are engaged in the promotion of Irish culture at home and abroad targeting the tourism and education sectors in particular thereby creating a new awareness at home and abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48354/21]